How can I stop MacBook Pro Touch Bar from flickering?

So my Macbook Pro's Touch Bar will only glitch/ flicker a white light when it's not in use. If I open YouTube or I'm using my Mac then it won't glitch, but when I stop using my laptop to go on my phone, after a few minutes, it'll glitch but then stop after I start using the touchpad. I've tried shutting down my laptop, but that doesn't solve the issue. Can anyone help me because i really don't have the money to buy a new one for uni 😭



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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 3, 2025 3:58 PM

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Mar 3, 2025 6:41 PM in response to napatr272

napatr272 wrote:

So my Macbook Pro's Touch Bar will only glitch/ flicker a white light when it's not in use. If I open YouTube or I'm using my Mac then it won't glitch, but when I stop using my laptop to go on my phone, after a few minutes, it'll glitch but then stop after I start using the touchpad. I've tried shutting down my laptop, but that doesn't solve the issue. Can anyone help me because i really don't have the money to buy a new one for uni 😭


On an Intel Mac do both—


resetting the System Management Controller Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support


resetting NVRAM/PRAM Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


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Mar 4, 2025 11:42 AM in response to napatr272

napatr272 wrote:

I’ve tried it but it’s not recognising the keys 😭


In or out of warranty you can get a free over the counter 'Apple Service Diagnostics' test /assessment


Make an appointment for a "hardware issue"

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Outside the USA

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support




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